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'''Siwa''' is an oasis and village located in [[Egypt]]. In ancient times, it was renowned for its [[Oracle of Amun]], which hailed [[Alexander the Great]] as ''Son of Zeus'' during his liberation of Egypt from [[Iran|Persian]] rule.<ref name="ACO">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref> | '''Siwa''' is an oasis and village located in [[Egypt]]. In ancient times, it was renowned for its [[Oracle of Amun]], which hailed [[Alexander the Great]] as ''Son of [[Jupiter|Zeus]]'' during his liberation of Egypt from [[Iran|Persian]] rule.<ref name="ACO">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref> | ||
Siwa also was the home of the [[Hidden One]] [[Bayek]] during the reigns of the two last Pharaohs of Egypt, [[Ptolemy XIII]] and [[Cleopatra]]. | Siwa also was the home of the [[Medjay]]-turned-[[Hidden One]] [[Bayek]] during the reigns of the two last Pharaohs of Egypt, [[Ptolemy XIII]] and [[Cleopatra]]. | ||
Far removed from the center of Egypt, Siwa was more insulated from the culture of the [[Greece|Greek]] {{Wiki | Far removed from the center of Egypt, Siwa was more insulated from the culture of the [[Greece|Greek]] {{Wiki|Ptolemaic dynasty}} than other parts of the country. Consequently, its people continued to hold the {{Wiki|Nubians|Nubian}} military order of the Medjay in high esteem, heralding Bayek, the last Medjay, as a hero.<ref>[https://blog.ubi.com/assassins-creed-origins-need-know-new-setting-new-hero-new-action-rpg-gameplay-e3-2017/ ''Assassin's Creed Origins - What You Need To Know About Its New Setting, New Hero and New Action-RPG Gameplay'']</ref> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
In 49 BCE, the [[Order of the Ancients]] | In 49 BCE, members of the [[Order of the Ancients]] came to the village in search of a [[Siwa Vault|vault]] located beneath the [[Temple of Amun]]. Believing the Medjay Bayek to have knowledge regarding the vault, they kidnapped him and his son [[Khemu]], bringing them to the entrance. While the Order were distracted by the impending arrival of Ptolemy XIII, Khemu untied his father, who attempted to fight off the Order. Amidst the confusion, Khemu was killed by the Order, who then knocked Bayek unconscious.<ref name="The False Oracle">''Assassin's Creed: Origins'' – [[The False Oracle]]</ref> Bayek then began a quest of vengeance against the Order, leaving the village and his Medjay duties to hunt them down. His friend [[Hepzefa]] took over the Medjay duties during this period of time.<ref name="ACO" /> | ||
In 48 BCE, Bayek returned to Siwa, having assassinated his first target, [[Rudjek]]. Along the way, he was confronted by [[Hypatos]], Rudjek's personal bodyguard who had pursued Bayek to seek vengeance. The two fought and fell into an {{Wiki|Old Kingdom of Egypt|Old Kingdom}} ruin, with Bayek later killing Hypatos. Navigating his way to the exit, Bayek was reunited with Hepzefa, helping him | In 48 BCE, Bayek returned to Siwa, having assassinated his first target, [[Rudjek]]. Along the way, he was confronted by [[Hypatos]], Rudjek's personal bodyguard who had pursued Bayek to seek vengeance. The two fought and fell into an {{Wiki|Old Kingdom of Egypt|Old Kingdom}} ruin, with Bayek later killing Hypatos. Navigating his way to the exit, Bayek was reunited with Hepzefa, helping him fend off Hypatos' men.<ref name="Homecoming">''Assassin's Creed: Origins'' – [[Homecoming (Origins)|Homecoming]]</ref> The two later rode on [[camel]]s back to the village, with Hepzefa informing Bayek of the corrupted tenure of the [[Oracle of Amun]], [[Medunamun]], who was a member of the Order of the Ancients.<ref name="The Oasis">''Assassin's Creed: Origins'' – [[The Oasis]]</ref> | ||
Returning to Hepzefa's home, Bayek began making preparations to hunt down his next target, despite Hepzefa requesting him to rest. They were | Returning to Hepzefa's home, Bayek began making preparations to hunt down his next target, despite Hepzefa requesting him to rest. They were interrupted by the arrival of the village [[Doctor|healer]], [[Rabiah]], who tended to Bayek's injuries. Unable to refuse her aid, Bayek rested while Rabiah worked. After recovering, Bayek visited Hepzefa outside his home. Discovering Bayek's old bow to be broken, Hepzefa gave him a [[Hunting Bow|replacement]], which he tested. Shortly after, a villager came to inform Hepzefa that Ptolemaic soldiers were looking for him, due to the recent murder of Rudjek.<ref name="The Oasis" /> | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
Revision as of 12:15, 10 October 2018
- "Ah, Siwa. My home. A sacred oasis."
- ―Bayek describing Siwa, 48 BCE.[src]
Siwa is an oasis and village located in Egypt. In ancient times, it was renowned for its Oracle of Amun, which hailed Alexander the Great as Son of Zeus during his liberation of Egypt from Persian rule.[1]
Siwa also was the home of the Medjay-turned-Hidden One Bayek during the reigns of the two last Pharaohs of Egypt, Ptolemy XIII and Cleopatra.
Far removed from the center of Egypt, Siwa was more insulated from the culture of the Greek Ptolemaic dynasty than other parts of the country. Consequently, its people continued to hold the Nubian military order of the Medjay in high esteem, heralding Bayek, the last Medjay, as a hero.[2]
History
In 49 BCE, members of the Order of the Ancients came to the village in search of a vault located beneath the Temple of Amun. Believing the Medjay Bayek to have knowledge regarding the vault, they kidnapped him and his son Khemu, bringing them to the entrance. While the Order were distracted by the impending arrival of Ptolemy XIII, Khemu untied his father, who attempted to fight off the Order. Amidst the confusion, Khemu was killed by the Order, who then knocked Bayek unconscious.[3] Bayek then began a quest of vengeance against the Order, leaving the village and his Medjay duties to hunt them down. His friend Hepzefa took over the Medjay duties during this period of time.[1]
In 48 BCE, Bayek returned to Siwa, having assassinated his first target, Rudjek. Along the way, he was confronted by Hypatos, Rudjek's personal bodyguard who had pursued Bayek to seek vengeance. The two fought and fell into an Old Kingdom ruin, with Bayek later killing Hypatos. Navigating his way to the exit, Bayek was reunited with Hepzefa, helping him fend off Hypatos' men.[4] The two later rode on camels back to the village, with Hepzefa informing Bayek of the corrupted tenure of the Oracle of Amun, Medunamun, who was a member of the Order of the Ancients.[5]
Returning to Hepzefa's home, Bayek began making preparations to hunt down his next target, despite Hepzefa requesting him to rest. They were interrupted by the arrival of the village healer, Rabiah, who tended to Bayek's injuries. Unable to refuse her aid, Bayek rested while Rabiah worked. After recovering, Bayek visited Hepzefa outside his home. Discovering Bayek's old bow to be broken, Hepzefa gave him a replacement, which he tested. Shortly after, a villager came to inform Hepzefa that Ptolemaic soldiers were looking for him, due to the recent murder of Rudjek.[5]
Trivia
- Siwa's in-game name during Bayek's memories is anachronistic. In ancient Egypt, Siwa's name was Sekth-am. Greek geographers and historians called it Ammonium. Early Arab geographers termed the place as Santariyyah, and the modern name "Siwa" didn't appear until the 15th century AD.
Gallery
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Concept art of Siwa -
Concept art of Bayek at Siwa -
Overview of Siwa
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Desert Oath (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Origins
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Assassin's Creed: Origins
- ↑ Assassin's Creed Origins - What You Need To Know About Its New Setting, New Hero and New Action-RPG Gameplay
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins – The False Oracle
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins – Homecoming
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Assassin's Creed: Origins – The Oasis